| As a retired professional dog trainer and breeder, I | | | | Another very important topic of discussion, and what |
| have a tendency to notice what's going on in the dog | | | | that I almost never see anyone mention is the puppy's |
| world in much more detail then the average dog | | | | initial behavior towards you and the other dogs, it is |
| owner or future dog owner. So when I see ads in the | | | | very important that you know what to look for when |
| newspaper or online that read "Olde English Bulldog | | | | you see the pups in person. The English bulldog by |
| Puppy for Sale" I think to myself..."this is great, but how | | | | nature is a very sweet dog that is extremely |
| many of these owners are actually prepared for the | | | | compassionate and very much a close companion to |
| task ahead?" | | | | its human owners. However, it is this character trait |
| You see the problem with any breed of dog, especially | | | | that could lead to trouble from the get go. Depending |
| English Bulldogs, is that they not only specific training | | | | on the puppy's parents and the breeders personality, it |
| that will compliment the breed exclusively, but that a | | | | can become too timid, compassionate, and too |
| trained eye is needed to pick the best pup to start | | | | dependent on its owner. This trait, more then many |
| with. Unlike many other larger and more popular | | | | others, proves to be the start of many behavioral |
| breeds of dogs, you can't just come up to an English | | | | problems in the future. |
| Bulldog breeder and just pick up you're new bulldog | | | | Last but absolutely not least, before you jump on yet |
| puppy. You have to know exactly what to look for | | | | another "Olde English Bulldog Puppy for Sale" ad, make |
| and where to look for it, or you and you're new puppy | | | | sure you take a good hard look at who you are as an |
| will pay the price in the long run. | | | | owner as well. The English bulldog makes for a |
| This article is just a small glimpse of the knowledge | | | | wonderful pet, but like with any other breed of dog, the |
| you'll need to acquire, and more research will have to | | | | dog must and owner must match...in personality terms |
| take place after you've read this article, but it will be | | | | that is. The English bulldog is not a dog that will need |
| fun and easy research...I promise you that! Without | | | | lots of exercise or stimulation of a physical nature, it's |
| further delay, here are some basic things that you | | | | actually rather lazy in a sense, but it will need constant |
| need know and think about before you act on that | | | | grooming and a bath every now and then. For most |
| new "Olde English Bulldog Puppy for Sale" ad: | | | | dog owners, this is a perfect match, for others, they |
| When it comes to looking for bulldogs, the main topic | | | | want a dog that they can take on 5 mile trail runs with |
| that has to be on you're mind is you're future dogs | | | | them everyday. If you're someone who is very |
| past, current and future health. English bulldogs are | | | | physically active and want to keep you're dog with |
| great animals that make wonderful pets, but like most | | | | you at all times, then this might not be the perfect |
| pure breed dogs, have a higher risk for many certain | | | | breed for you. |
| health problems. It is very important that before you | | | | Remember, some more studying on you're part as a |
| act upon any ads or waste you're time visiting a | | | | future English Bulldog owner should be done, but it will |
| breeder, that you call ahead of time to verify the | | | | be easy and fun research! There are many resources |
| breeders reputation and the background of the both | | | | that can help you, but only a few good recommended |
| the puppies and their genetic bloodline. It would be best | | | | ones. So before you once again jump on that "Olde |
| if you can find a line of certified pure breed champion | | | | English Bulldog Puppy for sale" ad...do you're |
| bulldogs. The next step is to find out the health history | | | | homework, I promise it will be worth every minute and |
| of you're puppy's parents and siblings. | | | | dollar you put into it! |